HRES. 185In Committee
Recognizing the need of Congress to prevent, address, and treat obesity as a disease in the United States on this World Obesity Day, March 4, 2025.
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Recognizes World Obesity Day by declaring that Congress should prevent and treat obesity as a disease in the United States
Key points
- Recognize obesity as a disease
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-03-04 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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